Episode 15: Guaranteeing Everyone a Job by On The Economy

In advance of Labor Day, Sandy Darity, Darrick Hamilton, and Mark Paul join Jared and Ben to talk about their bold proposal to transform the labor market: a federal job guarantee. It would have the potential to reap huge rewards in terms of eliminating involuntary unemployment, reducing poverty, improving job quality, and allocating resources to address national needs.

Musical Interlude: “Done Changed My Way of Living” by Taj Mahal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqEZXra3keU

Ben’s Podcast Recommendation: “Have You Heard” by Jennifer Berkshire and Jack Schneider https://soundcloud.com/haveyouheardpodcast

Jared’s Podcast Recommendation: “The Daily” by Michael Barbaro https://www.nytimes.com/podcasts/the-daily